which of the following is true regarding the bonding and hybridization of nitrog
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Question
which of the following is true regarding the bonding and hybridization of nitrogen in ammonia, nh3?
a-one hydrogen forms a ? bond and the other two hydrogen atoms form ? bonds.
b- the 2s orbital and the three 2p orbitals undergo hybridization to form four sp3 hybrid orbitals.three of the four sp3 orbitals forms a sigma bond with the three hydrogen atoms and the remaining orbital is filled with two electrons forming a nonbonding pair of electrons.
c-the two hydrogen atoms form ? bonds and one forms a ? bond.
d-the three hydrogen atoms form ? bonds around the nitrogen.
Explanation / Answer
b- the 2s orbital and the three 2p orbitals undergo hybridization to form four sp3 hybrid orbitals.three of the four sp3 orbitals forms a sigma bond with the three hydrogen atoms and the remaining orbital is filled with two electrons forming a nonbonding pair of electrons.
explanation:
H2O has **TWO LONE PAIRS**
NH3 has **ONE** lone pair
each lone pair can "share" an H with another moleucle; ie form a H-bond
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